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==== Toolpaths ====
==== Toolpaths ====
Creating tool-paths is a complex process that involves critical thinking and foresight into the cutting process. Please recognize that these instructions are by no means comprehensive and only addresses the simplest of the 2D tool paths features. If you wish to engrave, inlay, or do 3D carving do some research to determine the appropriate procedure. Finally, recognize that YOU ARE THE SAFETY MECHANISM on the CNC router. It will do what it is told even if that means crashing into the table or crashing into a tool holder because you told it to go to the wrong one. All this to say that when you make a tool-path, be aware that the computer is dumb and will do what you tell it, not what you meant to tell it.
Creating tool-paths is a complex process that involves critical thinking and foresight into the cutting process. Please recognize that these instructions are by no means comprehensive and only addresses the simplest of the 2D tool paths features. If you wish to engrave, inlay, or do 3D carving do some research to determine the appropriate procedure. Finally, recognize that YOU ARE THE SAFETY MECHANISM on the CNC router. It will do what it is told even if that means crashing into the table or crashing into a tool holder because you told it to go to the wrong one. All this to say that when you make a tool-path, be aware that the computer is dumb and will do what you tell it, not what you meant to tell it.
# To open the ToolPaths menu click the Toolpaths tab on the top right of your screen. Once the menu appears, turn off auto hide by clicking on the push pin icon.
# Before defining any ToolPaths it is a good idea to open the material setup menu and double check that everything is set up correctly.
## Thickness: it is obviously important that the thickness of your material is accurate to avoid cutting deep into the spoil-board or not all the way through your part.
## XY Datum: Ensure that you understand where the datum is so you can accurately position your part inside your wood stock.
## Z -Zero MUST be set to Machine Bed. (This has been mentioned many times because it is very important).
## Model Position in Material: This is for 3D carving and is used to tell the computer where you want to *gasp* position the model in the material.
## Rapid Z Gaps above Material: This is very important if you are using any clamps, jigs or anything that sticks above the surface of your material to secure it to the spoil-board. The rapid z clearance tells the computer how far above your material surface it is safe to do rapid movements during the cutting process. 0.2 inches is a good height if you don't need a fixture. Otherwise, make sure that it is set high enough so that you will not crash into your fixture. Plunge tells the computer the height it is OK to do a rapid plunge at. This value will typically be equal to the rapid z clearance.
## Home: Defines where the start position is. You don't need to change this.
# Always perform inside cuts and pockets prior to cutting the outline of your part. Failure to do so may result in incorrect geometry due to the part shifting during the cutting process.
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==== Final Steps ====
==== Final Steps ====